Sorry for the delay guys! I have a character interview to share but wasn't able to get my hands on it until just now! Enjoy !
Interview with Chloe Carpenter from I Kissed a Dog
by Carol Van
Atta
1.
Chloe, when people read about you in I Kissed a Dog, they seem to either
adore you or hate you. How do you feel about that?
(soft laugh) I can’t say I’m surprised. I can be a bit
of a brat, and my sarcasm hasn’t won me any awards. I think it was the way I
was brought up. I was rushed off to a child psychologist simply for having
strong feelings. I love my mom, my stepdad, too. They’re just so anti-emotion.
I’m not sure how else to describe them. They weren’t sure how to handle me and
my moodiness. Even as an adult, I’m sure my mood swings and strong opinions can
be annoying, but let’s face it; I’ve been through a lot. I came out of my coma
with more than the ability to chat with animals, as if that wasn’t enough; I
was impacted in too many ways to possibly share. And to put it bluntly, I’m not
here to win a popularity contest, most days I’m just trying to survive and stay
out of trouble. I’m sorry if you find me offensive, bitchy, or annoying; I’m
really not trying to be any of those things on purpose. Bottom line, though, knowing
that Zane sees me as a “good woman” is what really matters. I’ll never forget
the first time he called me that. (deep sigh) His love makes me a better person
everyday we’re together. So there’s still hope the haters will grow to like me
too. (more soft laughter)
2 2.
Your feelings about Zane were pretty mixed up throughout
your story, tell us about that, if you don’t mind …
I really was
confused, wasn’t I? My first major relationship ended so badly that I was
terrified to get involved with another man, especially one who seemed so
perfect. Zane is beyond gorgeous, he’s thoughtful, kind, charismatic, and he
makes me feel like a princess. I guess I simply couldn’t believe he was for
real. And if he was the real deal, why in the world would he want a mixed up,
emotional woman like me? I guess my self esteem was suffering more than I care
to admit. Then came the secrets. Big wolfy secrets. As a multi-cultural woman,
I’m all for interracial relationships … but inter-species? I’ve definitely
overcome that little concern. I love my werewolf. Now, anyway. I think at first
I was confused because everything happened so fast. I’ve never been a big
believer in love at first site, but when I saw Zane behind the wheel of that
vintage Corvette, something clicked. And no matter how hard I tried to turn it
off, the light (love) just kept shining brighter. Corny? Yes. But true. And the
danger we faced together only served to strengthen our bond.
3 3.
What about Valamir, the master vampire?
I’m sorry.
I’m going to plead the fifth. Let’s just say my neck remembers all too well.
4 4.
Your powers keep expanding, how are you dealing with
all the changes?
I guess,
under the circumstances, quite well. When my very first dog, Buddy Boy,
drenched my face with his slimy tongue, following my coma catastrophe, I knew
the life I’d known had died right along with me in that freezing swimming pool.
I’ve read Stephen King’s Pet Cemetery (more than once), and agree with the
premise that dead things just don’t come back to life “right.” I flat-lined on
my fifteenth birthday, and remained in a coma for months after, but here I am.
I can communicate with critters large and small, tame and wild, as well as,
werewolves and their mutant counterparts. And I have an ability to detect other
supernatural creatures. I’m like a radar detector for things that go bump in
the night. The newer talents, I’m still working out the kinks. I’ll get back to
you. If you go back through my story, I’ve highlighted their progression as
they “appear.”
5 5.
Anything you’d like to add?
Remember what
you see isn’t all there is. And what you see might not be what you think you see.
If that makes any sense. I know it does for me. Oh … if you think love won’t
ever find you, think again. When you least expect it, love will come knocking.
Like me, you too will have to decide if you want to open the door. In my case,
with Zane, had I refused, he would have huffed and puffed and blown that door
right off its hinges. He is, after all, one big, bad wolf. (happy laughter)
Now , more about the book I Kissed a Dog....
I Kissed a Dog
The Werewolves of the West Series Book One
Carol Van Atta
Genre: Paranormal
Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publisher:
Cambridge Press US under the umbrella of Charles River Press (CRP)
ISBN: 1936185725
ISBN13: 9781936185726
ASIN: B009SV179U
Number of pages:
446
Cover Artist: Ann
Falcone
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeuDqevNSXM
Book Description:
Chloe Carpenter isn't like other women. She can communicate
with animals. A gift she unwrapped following one of her frequent dances with
death.
In her otherwise wacky
life, she's finally found a semblance of sanity working at the Plum Beach
Wildlife Park, where her unique talents can make life or death differences for
the animals in her care. That semblance is shattered when a new veterinarian
roars into the park in his spiffed up sports car and sets his golden gaze on
her. If she had her way, he'd roar right back out.
Problem: He's her new coworker and he's saved her life twice
- in the past twenty-four hours.
Zane Marshall, Enforcer for the Pacific Pack of purebred
werewolves, has a job to do - figure out who or what is mutilating the young
men of Plum Beach.
With orders to find the woman who talks to animals, he accepts
a position working alongside the fiery Chloe Carpenter, a female who ignites
his interest far more than he ever expected. Remarkably, she's the one elusive
female with potential to bring meaning and passion to his empty existence.
Problem: She despises him.
Together, they're forced to unravel a mystery of supernatural
proportions, a murderous mystery with eternal implications for everyone. In the
process, they discover opposites really do attract.
Major Problem: Zane is pledged to another woman, and she'll
do anything to keep him from Chloe.
Buy it: Author Blog Book
Depository Indie Bound
About the Author:
Like most authors, Carol Van Atta is no stranger
to the written word. She penned a short novel at age 12 (somewhat frightening
illustrations included, and lots of bunnies were involved), and had a creative
writing piece published in her high school newspaper (about David Bowie's
Diamond Dogs LP). Yes, she's an ex-80's chick.
Devouring books from numerous genres, Carol
developed a deep thirst/hunger for more reading material, and could almost
always be found with her nose in a book.
She has contributed to several popular
inspirational anthologies and devotional books, and lives in the rainy wetland
of Oregon with a terrifying teen (another in college) and a small zoo of
animals. She is taking an undetermined hiatus away from inspirational writing
to delve into her darker side. (Though you can check out her latest spiritual
suspense novel, Soul Defenders). It is rumored that this genre-jumping occurred
after Carol discovered too suspicious red marks on her neck, and experienced an
unquenchable urge to howl at the moon.
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